Veteran Maine game warden dies in Franklin County plane crash
Authorities confirm that pilot Joshua Tibbetts, 50, was alone in the Cessna 185 Skywagon when it crashed in Avon during a routine mission Tuesday morning.
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High Peaks Alliance expands board, launches guided walks
High Peaks Alliance added three directors and announced a free summer-fall walk series.
These are the 5 western Maine girls track teams to watch in 2026
These teams are prepared to make some noise at this year’s conference and state championships.
Walrath Woods project expands river access near Farmington
High Peaks Alliance is working to raise the remaining money to conserve a 120-acre Sandy River property near Farmington for permanent public access.
Meet the 10 western Maine baseball players to watch in 2026
These upperclassmen — six juniors and four seniors — are set for strong seasons this spring.
These are the 5 western Maine baseball teams to watch in 2026
These five teams are ready to compete with the best across the state.
High Peaks op-ed series to focus on access to outdoors in Farmington region
The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.
Strong students launch podcast on Maine outdoors
Students at Day Mountain Regional Middle School have launched a podcast exploring wildlife and environmental issues in Maine.
Kingfield residents discuss possible new school district budget
The Kingfield School Options Committee presented a proposed budget for a new school district to residents March 24.
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Farmington’s Summer Fest to return with Elvis, races, music
The festival, now in its 61st year, is planned for July 25 as the town heads into the summer season.
A guide to the (few) movie theaters in western Maine
Movie theaters in western Maine still exist, especially during the summer.
Farmington Rotary to host annual youth fishing derby
Farmington Rotary’s annual youth fishing derby will return May 23 with age-group competitions and prizes for young anglers.
UMF class of 2026 celebrates budding careers rooted in service
From archaeology in Scotland to Maine CDC research, University of Maine at Farmington graduates Saturday described experiences shaped by public service, hands-on learning and deep community connections.
Concerns raised about communication dead spots, safety for emergency responders in Franklin County
The director of the county’s Emergency Management Agency has asked county commissioners to fund a study to help improve the system.
Farmington proposes $16.6M budget ahead of May 11 vote
The $16.58 million budget would an increase of 4.65% , with rising school, county and fixed assessment costs driving much of it.
Farmington voters to decide on $4.2M Sandy River bridge plan
Residents will vote May 11 on borrowing up to $500,000 toward a $4.2 million multiuse bridge connecting the Whistle Stop Trail to downtown.
Franklin County sends $13M budget to advisory panel
The proposed budget for 2027, which is nearly $1.5 million more than the current budget, moves forward for more approvals.
Music and theater in Lewiston, improv in Monmouth, ‘canoe dancing’ in Bethel, and more |Get out
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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